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Ammonium-Aphthitalite

Formula:
Na(K,NH
 
4
)SO
 
4
Colour:Yellowish-white
A variety of Aphthitalite

An ammonium-bearing variety of Aphthitalite. Occurs as fibrous crusts.

Originally reported from Guañape Island, La Libertad Department, Peru.

Classification of Ammonium-Aphthitalite

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Physical Properties of Ammonium-Aphthitalite

Colour:Yellowish-white

Chemical Properties of Ammonium-Aphthitalite

Formula:
Na(K,NH
 
4
)SO
 
4
Essential elements:K, Na, O, S
All elements listed in formula:H, K, N, Na, O, S

Other Names for Ammonium-Aphthitalite

Synonyms:
Ammonium Glaserite
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Other Information

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    Peru
     
    • La Libertad Department
      • Trujillo Province
        • Virù
    		Frondel, C. (1950) American Mineralogist: 35: 596. Palache et al (1951) Dana's Sys. Mineralogy, 7th. ed.: 402.
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